Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Addus Family company; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus Family Company seeks a compassionate Hospice Admissions RN to coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes. This field-based role requires performing initial assessments, verifying eligibility, obtaining consents, and creating individual plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and symptom management, ensuring a smooth transition of care.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes.
• Conduct initial assessments and verify eligibility.
• Obtain consents and create individualized plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions for hospice patients in their homes.
• Perform initial assessments and determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Obtain informed consents and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create care plans.
• Educate patients and families on hospice care options and symptom management.

Job description

Addus Family Company seeks a compassionate Hospice Admissions RN to coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes. In this field-based role, you will conduct initial assessments, verify eligibility, obtain consents, and create individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and symptom management, ensuring a smooth transition of care. Addus offers a mission-driven, client-centered culture, strong clinical support, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth in hospice and home-based care.